Ekukhanyeni Special School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Ekukhanyeni Special School
Based in Imbali Stage 1, KwaZulu-Natal, Ekukhanyeni Special School is a public special needs education school located in an urban setting under the Umgungundlovu education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 412 learners with a teaching staff of 28, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 15:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ekukhanyeni Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ekukhanyeni Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ekukhanyeni Special School reported a total enrollment of 412 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ekukhanyeni Special School is situated in Imbali Stage 1, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Imbali circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sutherland Road, Stagei Imbali, Lot 2282, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3093, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekukhanyeni Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a intellectual disability curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ekukhanyeni Special School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ekukhanyeni Special School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Sutherland Road, Stagei Imbali, Lot 2282, 3201
Postal
P.o. Box 3093, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Phone
+27 33 398 1325Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500128686
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.